Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

The Internal Auditor is responsible for executing internal audit assignments in compliance with international auditing standards. While reporting to the Manager Audit, Risk & Governance, the incumbent is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. Conduct audits in accordance with the organization's policies and international auditing standards, ensuring that internal operations are efficient, risks are minimized, and compliance with applicable regulations is maintained.

The operational focuses will be on:

• Assurance & Oversight
• Independence and Objectivity
• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Adherence
• Risk Management
• Fraud Detection and Prevention
• Designing and executing audit programs
• Supporting board committees Formulating Strategy & Concepts

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Strategic Support to Senior Management
• Audit Planning and Execution
  
• Reporting and Communication
  
• Follow-Up on Audit Recommendations
• Risk Management
• Audit findings and reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement
• Follow-up and remediation of audit issues.
• Data analysis. Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

The Internal Auditor is accountable to the Board for professional and administrtive work required to assist FCCC in achieving its stated objectives in the Strategic Plan. The Internal Auditor will be required to perform professional-level internal audit work to ensure compliance with FCCC’s governance framework, policies and procedures or sound public sector practices as benchmarks. The Internal Auditor works closely with management to ensure the organization meets its financial, operational, and regulatory objectives. The Internal Auditor must: 

Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop annual and risk-based audit plans.
• Scope audits to cover financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Lead audit fieldwork, control testing, and evidence collection.
• Ensure audits are completed within set timelines.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Identify and assess organizational risks across strategic, operational, financial, and reputational areas.
• Support development of risk matrices
• Provide assurance on risk mitigation strategies and their effectiveness.
• Advise management on emerging risks and mitigation measures.

 Governance & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Support audit committees and board reporting.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen accountability and transparency.
• Track corrective actions and follow-up on implementation.
• Ensure any reports submitted are of industry and organization standard with zero errors.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Draft clear, concise, and impactful audit reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and boards.
• Track management action plans and follow up on remediation.
• Build trust with stakeholders through professional communication

Process Improvement & Advisory

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements.
• Benchmark practices against industry and regulatory standards.
• Promote adoption of best practices across the organization.

Professional Development & Team Leadership

• Stay updated on audit methodologies, governance trends, and regulatory changes.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit practices.
• Uphold ethical standards and independence in all engagements.

Others

• Conduct investigations upon instruction from the Manager, Audit, Risk & Governance
• Advise on process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and open communication.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other relevant parties.

Qualification

Applicants with a Post Graduate Diploma or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Financial Management or related discipline with at least 3 years or more audit experience with professional competency and possess strong understanding of Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management, Governance Codes and practices & Internal Control Frameworks are encouraged to apply. Applicants with membership in IIA, CPA and FICA would have an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience

• 3 years or more experience in a similar role.
  
• Risk Management
• Internal audit management
• Corporate governance
• Experience working with boards, senior executives, or in legal/governance advisory roles.
• Dynamic and Influential.
• Audit automation and investigation techniques.
• Problem-solving and Innovative.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince others.
• Impact and credibility within all levels of FCCC operations and ability to deliver.
• Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation
• Able to live up to FCCC Values
• Good communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex business processes.
• Familiarity with IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Able to meet deadlines and can work under pressure.
• Ability to stand his/her ground when seeking information.
• Technical skills (Auditing and Accounting)
• Ability to write clear, concise, robust, and balanced Audit reports.
• Management skills and Conflict Management A solutions-oriented mindset, with a focus on improving governance and regulatory compliance processes

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